http://www.freerepublic.com/tag/duncanhunter/ en-us Mon, 21 Dec 2009 23:05:10 GMT Focus Forum 15 http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-bloggers/2412548/posts This interview is the eighth installment of an on going series of conversations with the former Congressman, 2008 presidential candidate and current conservative activist. Today Mr. Hunter was in his hometown of San Diego, getting ready to head out for Arizona for the weekend, and also getting ready to celebrate Christmas. Mr. Hunter fully understands the dire straights that America finds herself in with Obama, Pelosi, and Harry Reid in charge. He is doing everything in his power to promote conservative candidates for 2010, conservative values and a conservative re-awakening in America. This series of interviews is part of his... Telephone http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-bloggers/2412548/posts#comment Mon, 21 Dec 2009 23:05:10 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2409081/posts Washington DC – In light of immigration reform legislation introduced today by Representative Luis Gutierrez (D-IL) that provides citizenship to millions of illegal immigrants, Congressman Duncan Hunter reaffirmed his opposition to any comprehensive reform effort that grants amnesty or fails to put border security first. On Wednesday, Congressman Hunter will be joined by a bipartisan group of lawmakers to introduce the BRIDGE resolution – a legislative initiative that outlines several guiding principles for comprehensive immigration reform. “At the same time our Southern land border is overrun with violence and other unlawful activity, there are some Democrats in Congress who want... House.gov http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2409081/posts#comment Wed, 16 Dec 2009 22:28:59 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2408451/posts As his M1 Abrams tank, nicknamed Bonecrusher, rolled through Fallujah, Iraq, Gunnery Sgt. Nick Popaditch thought about the trail of dead insurgents left in its wake: “Fight and you die. Run and you die. Hide and you die. Hey, this works for me.” Popaditch, or “Gunny Pop” as his Marines called him, commanded a tank platoon during the first Battle of Fallujah in April 2004. Fighting only a week after four American contractors from Blackwater USA were captured, killed and their bodies hung from a bridge, Bonecrusher and Popaditch’s other tank were working with Marine infantry in clearing insurgents out... Bartlesville Examiner-Enterprise http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2408451/posts#comment Wed, 16 Dec 2009 03:57:27 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2408281/posts (CNSNews.com) - Forty members of Congress are calling on the military commander who ordered the court martial of three Navy SEALs over the alleged punching of a terrorist to dismiss the charges. The letter, circulated by Rep. Dan Burton (R-Ind.), was sent Thursday to Army Major Gen. Charles T. Cleveland, commander of Special Operation Command Central. Gen. Cleveland ordered the prosecution of the three SEALs. “In our opinion, prosecutorial discretion should have been exercised,” the 40 congressmen said. “Failing that, we respectfully and strongly urge you to exercise your leadership authority, stop the impending court martial and exonerate these men.”... CNS http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2408281/posts#comment Tue, 15 Dec 2009 23:23:04 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2405087/posts Law: American heroes are arraigned for allegedly punching a terrorist in wartime. What happens to Tiger Woods isn't vital to our country's future. What happens to Matthew McCabe, Julio Huertas and Jonathan Keefe is. People are more likely to recognize the names of Tiger's alleged bimbo eruptions than the names of these three Navy SEALs we sent into battle. They are not household names in a nation consumed with Climate Gate, the public option and the antics of billionaire athletes. An administration consumed with apologies has said the architect of 9/11's massacre, Khalid Sheik Mohammed, must be given all the... Investors Business daily http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2405087/posts#comment Fri, 11 Dec 2009 02:15:13 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-bloggers/2404824/posts This interview is the seventh installment of an on going series of conversations with the former Congressman, 2008 presidential candidate and current conservative activist. Today I found Mr. Hunter driving from Nevada back to San Diego to attend a fundraiser for yet another conservative, ex-military, Republican candidate attempting to wrest a seat from a liberal Democrat in the 2010 Congressional election. He was also in Iowa over the weekend to support another super congressional candidate, Chris Reed. Mr. Hunter fully understands the dire straights that America finds herself in with Obama, Pelosi, and Harry Reid in charge. He is doing... Red Stater http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-bloggers/2404824/posts#comment Thu, 10 Dec 2009 20:17:43 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2402129/posts RICHMOND, Va.—Two Navy SEALs are scheduled to be arraigned Monday in military court on charges that they mistreated an Iraqi suspect in the gory slayings of four U.S. contractors in Fallujah. One of the SEALs is accused of punching the detainee after his September arrest, while the other is accused of lying to investigators. A third SEAL also accused of lying to investigators about the episode will be arraigned later. All three men have men have received an outpouring of support from people who view them as heroes. A Facebook page created to support the SEALs had more than 45,000... SJ Mercury News http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2402129/posts#comment Mon, 7 Dec 2009 17:42:05 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-bloggers/2401024/posts SAN DIEGO — A San Diego area congressman and Iraq war veteran is asking Defense Secretary Robert Gates to look into charges levied against three Navy SEALs in connection with the alleged abuse of a detainee in Iraq in early September, calling the charges an “overreaction.” “It’s just so absurd. I mean, they split his lip. In a boxing situation, that’s legal,” Rep. Duncan D. Hunter, R-Calif., told Navy Times during a telephone interview Thursday. “They punched a terrorist in the face and, boom, we’re going to launch these guys out of the Navy.” United Conservatives of Virginia http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-bloggers/2401024/posts#comment Sat, 5 Dec 2009 17:12:26 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2399634/posts Here is a link to a Navy Times article regarding a letter by Rep. Duncan Hunter of California, a Marine Corps Reservist and Iraq veteran, to SecDef Gates concerning the recent special courts-martial referrals of charges against 3 SEALs for alleged mistreatment of a prisoner. Our prior coverage of the charges is here and here. Here is an excerpt: [I]n September, Special Warfare Operators 2nd Class Matthew McCabe and Jonathan Keefe, and Special Warfare Operator 1st Class Julio Huertas, undertook a mission that resulted in Abed’s capture. Soon after his capture, an investigation was conducted based on reports that Abed... CAAFlog http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2399634/posts#comment Thu, 3 Dec 2009 21:16:16 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-bloggers/2398503/posts This interview is the sixth installment of an on going series of conversations with the former Congressman and 2008 presidential candidate. Now home in the San Diego area, Hunter has been keeping busy making appearances on local TV and promoting the campaigns of up and coming, conservative, young military veterans who are attempting to unseat liberal democrats in the 2010 congressional races. Among those Hunter has persuaded to run or has campaigned for are veterans Vaughn Ward in Idaho, Nick ‘Gunny Pop’ Popaditch in California’s 51st District, Jesse Kelly in Arizona and Chris Reed in Iowa. In fact, Hunter has... FR http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-bloggers/2398503/posts#comment Wed, 2 Dec 2009 16:34:52 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2396971/posts Former Presidential Candidate Duncan Hunter Sr will appear at a event to raise funds for 2nd District House of Representatives Candidate Christopher Reed of Marion. The Take Back the House With Christopher Reed event will be December 5th at 11:00 am. It will be at Iowa Hall, on the Kirkwood College Campus in Cedar Rapids, 6301 Kirkwood Blvd SW in Cedar Rapids. Hunter is a 28 year veteran of The House of Representatives. Hunter was the chairman of the House Armed Services Committee during the 108th and 109th Congress. Hunter sought the Republican Party nomination for President of the United... Reed for Iowa http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2396971/posts#comment Mon, 30 Nov 2009 17:47:11 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2395470/posts WASHINGTON — After several years of fighting the U.S.-Mexico border fence, a coalition of Texas elected officials is working with the Obama administration on ways to improve border ports and facilitate trade while fighting drug smuggling. The Texas Border Coalition's involvement with policymaking comes after a bitter tangle with the federal government over construction of the fence that Congress and the White House approved, but border business leaders and human rights groups opposed. “We've got to work together,” said Chad Foster, Eagle Pass mayor and the coalition's chairman. “But that is where the wheels came off the cart — when... San Antonio Express-News http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2395470/posts#comment Fri, 27 Nov 2009 18:27:04 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-bloggers/2391044/posts This interview is the fifth installment of an on going series of conversations with the former Congressman and 2008 presidential candidate. It appears that the extended Idaho retirement vacation is coming to an end. Hunter and his wife Lynne were on the road, driving south through the Beehive State with the ultimate destination of their home in El Cajon, CA. Once again, we used the conference call service that allowed several of us to partake in this unique opportunity to query the man who is perhaps the most solid and consistent conservative legislator to have served our nation in modern... Somewhere in Utah http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-bloggers/2391044/posts#comment Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:32:16 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2387436/posts For the title of rising star and possible vice-presidential candidate in 2012, the GOP should consider Duncan D. Hunter, first-term congressman representing California’s 52nd district (San Diego). He, of course, is the son of Duncan L. Hunter, who held the seat for twenty-eight years and ran for the Republican presidential nomination in 2008. Duncan D., 33 in December (a rating of 91% from the American Conservative Union, 100% from the Eagle Forum and one of Politico’s “up and comers” in the new congressional class) will have served but two terms as of 2012, assuming, of course, he wins 2010. But,... Sebeka Manahga Review Messenger http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2387436/posts#comment Mon, 16 Nov 2009 15:36:14 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2385824/posts At no time should we ever compromise ourselves to anyone who is seeking to destroy our God-given freedom and liberty – we either stand up, or fall fighting for it! This, in essence, is the gist of the speeches delivered by former Congressman Duncan L. Hunter, and his son, Congressman Duncan D. Hunter, guest speakers at the celebration of America’s Independence by the Skyline Church of La Mesa. Dubbed “Celebrating Life Together” the Independence Day services/celebration was held Friday afternoon, July 3, 2009. Dr. James L. Garlow, Skyline’s senior pastor, introduced the Hunters with these beautiful words: “These congressmen don’t... Asian Journal http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2385824/posts#comment Fri, 13 Nov 2009 20:50:34 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2385038/posts Democrat Bill Owens delivers his victory speech at his headquarters in Plattsburgh last week. Owens declared victory after Conservative nominee Doug Hoffman conceded the 23rd Congressional District race election night. Now recanvassing shows the special election has narrowed to a 3,000-vote difference, and will be decided by a count of absentee ballots. The Associated PressDemocrat Bill Owens delivers his victory speech at his headquarters in Plattsburgh last week. Owens declared victory after Conservative nominee Doug Hoffman conceded the 23rd Congressional District race election night. Now recanvassing shows the special election has narrowed to a 3,000-vote difference, and will be decided... Syracuse http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2385038/posts#comment Thu, 12 Nov 2009 22:09:01 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-bloggers/2384405/posts We finally pulled it off. We managed to have a conference call, as opposed to a randomly timed interview with the former Congressman. Not only that, he was in his hometown of San Diego for a change; if only for a brief stint. Hunter interrupted his weeks long vacation in Idaho to hit Texas last Saturday for a speech celebrating the 234th birthday of the United States Marine Corps. He then traveled back to San Diego to introduce the next Congressman (hopefully) for the 51st Congressional district of California – war hero and staunch conservative Nick Popaditch – to the... RMS941.net http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-bloggers/2384405/posts#comment Thu, 12 Nov 2009 03:30:15 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2383592/posts Decorated Marine veteran Nick Popaditch on Tuesday announced his candidacy for the Republican nomination in the 51st Congressional District seat held by Democrat Bob Filner. Nicknamed “Gunny Pop,” Popaditch served two separate stints in the Marines. He was a tank commander during the Persian Gulf war and honorably discharged in 1992 after six years. Tiring of civilian life, he rejoined the Marines in 1995. A widely circulated photograph after the fall of Baghdad in 2003 shows the tank commander and platoon sergeant smoking a cigar in front of the statue of Saddam Hussein just before his unit helped tear it... San Diego Union Tribune http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2383592/posts#comment Wed, 11 Nov 2009 04:28:46 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2380310/posts Washington DC - Today, U.S. Congressman Duncan Hunter returned from a trip to Afghanistan, where he met with civilian and military leadership and service personnel undertaking combat duties. Hunter once again called on President Obama to take decisive action and immediately implement General Stanley McChrystal's counterinsurgency strategy. "This trip to Afghanistan provided a great opportunity to learn more about the challenges facing our combat personnel and the efforts of military and civilian leadership to achieve victory," said Congressman Hunter. "There appears to be unanimous agreement among military commanders and their civilian counterparts that additional combat troops are needed - and... House.gov http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2380310/posts#comment Fri, 6 Nov 2009 21:29:26 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2380307/posts By now, most everyone following the national health care debate has listened closely to months of daily news reports, discussed reform efforts with family and friends, or taken the time to read proposed legislation. The ongoing effort to reform our health care system has taken several turns over the last couple months, changing numerous times between the House and Senate and, in the process, creating a patchwork of initiatives that will ultimately impact every American household. Health Care Resources and Timeline on House action: June 4, 2009. Hunter discusses need for balanced approach on health care; July 14, 2009. House... House.gov http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2380307/posts#comment Fri, 6 Nov 2009 21:25:53 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2378880/posts Tomorrow morning — Thursday, November 5 — Afghanistan and Iraq veterans from across the country will be in Washington, D.C. to petition their members of Congress and the White House to fully support mission success in Afghanistan. Our message is simple: Provide our commander in Afghanistan, General Stan McChrystal, and his troops, the manpower, resources, and support they need to defeat America’s enemies. The Afghanistan mission is tough and complicated, and will require continued American sacrifice for years. But as we learned in Iraq from General David Petraeus, “hard is not hopeless;” and with the right combination of strategy, manpower,... NRO http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2378880/posts#comment Thu, 5 Nov 2009 03:31:52 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-bloggers/2378862/posts Former Congressman Duncan L. Hunter was kind enough to interrupt his extended Idaho vacation once more to answer a few questions and put his two cents in on the issues of the day. He and Lynne had their daughter-in-law and grandkids join them in Idaho over the Halloween weekend. He also extended his vacation plans for another week or so. After 28 years in the US House, then writing a book, he certainly deserves to enjoy his family, the R&R, and the hunting and fishing opportunities this weeks long vacation has afforded him. Hunter mentioned his son Duncan D. could... Conservative Central http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-bloggers/2378862/posts#comment Thu, 5 Nov 2009 02:55:10 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2378302/posts Taiwan says China starts building first aircraft carrier Agence France-Presse First Posted 19:44:00 11/04/2009 Filed Under: Military, Foreign affairs & international relations TAIPEI – Taiwan said Wednesday that its giant neighbor China has started building its first aircraft carrier, a move analysts have said could raise military tensions in the region. The head of Taiwan's National Security Bureau told parliament construction of the carrier had begun, Lin Yu-fang, a legislator of the ruling Kuomintang party, told AFP. However, the security chief, Tsai Teh-sheng said the carrier's construction "has not been smooth" and that the Chinese navy may struggle to put... Agence France-Presse (AFP) http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2378302/posts#comment Wed, 4 Nov 2009 15:05:58 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2378045/posts U.S. Reps. Darrell Issa and Duncan Hunter said they opposed the health care reform legislation unveiled Thursday by House Speaker Nancy Pelosi. Rep. Brian Bilbray, R-Solana Beach, was still reading the nearly 2,000-page bill on Friday and not yet ready to give his opinion, spokesman Fritz Chaleff said. Issa, R-Vista, said the bill that emerged Thursday was "crafted in secrecy" and fails to provide the quality and affordable coverage that had been promised. "Rather than seizing an opportunity to produce a bipartisan health care bill that reduces costs, expands coverage and protects choice, Speaker Pelosi has unveiled a 2,000-page bill... NC TImes http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2378045/posts#comment Wed, 4 Nov 2009 05:35:13 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2378042/posts U.S. military and civilian leaders in Afghanistan told a group of lawmakers visiting that south-central Asian country that more troops are needed to win the war against the anti-government Taliban. Rep. Duncan Hunter, R-El Cajon, said he and other members of the House Armed Services Committee spoke with several top military commanders and U.S. aid officials during a whirlwind weekend visit. "What I came back with is, people on the ground there remain extremely confident," said Hunter, a former U.S. Marine who served two tours of duty in Iraq and one in Afghanistan. "They say we can do this, we... NC Times http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2378042/posts#comment Wed, 4 Nov 2009 05:33:52 GMT